BEAVER POPULATION & MANAGEMENT PLAN

Senate Memorial 3 requests New Mexico's Department of Game and Fish, Forestry Division, and State Land Office to develop recommendations for a statewide beaver management plan by October 2025. The memorial directs these agencies to propose a lead agency, include relevant stakeholders, and outline a timeline and budget for the plan. It aims to capture beavers' watershed benefits - like improved water retention, reduced erosion, and better water quality - while addressing potential conflicts with agriculture and infrastructure. The plan would build on existing state guidance for landowners managing beaver activity. (Note: This is a procedural memorial, not a law, so it does not directly affect residents or implement policy.)